I thought Missouri's defense would do a much better job against Auburn's run game too. Before the Alabama game and SEC championship game I would've predicted 48-17, but now I'm thinking FSU will have their hands full. Auburn's run game is nuts.

Yeah, Fiesta is getting UCF, while Orange will probably take Alabama and I'm going to assume Clemson.
Sugar will take Ohio State and then its up to who else they want to take. Oregon? Oklahoma? Probably Oregon.

No way does FSU give up 37 IMO.

There is no way in hell FSU comes out giving up less than 40.

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Florida St will beat Auburn by at least three TDs.

The hell they will. If they win and that's a huge if. They win by 3-4 points.

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Originally Posted by oubronco

Bama is a tough draw for the Sooners but I think they can hang with them

Stoops is going to have to put up or shut up. He keeps talking about the SEC and it being overrated. If he gets trounced by Bama he shouldn't utter another word.

It's that time of year where the kids from Booker T. start playing games in recruiting. Glad to see the staff not put up with it. They threatened to pull Demetrius Jackson's ship today unless he got in line so he cancelled his visits.

Oh and Req, Cook is going FSU like I said. Grandma hates our staff cause we wouldn't let her wet her beak so to speak. That kid is bought and paid for. I remember when she was gonna have him transfer from Miami Central to Norland if they would pony up 10k. Kid is a Nole lock now.

Al did tremendous work in guiding us thru the NCAA ****storm the last three years. What he lacks as a game day coach and tactician, he more than makes up for as a master recruiter, CEO and public relations maven. Dude is brilliant in front of a camera and knows how to relate to people and build relationships (especially with local HS coaches).

The terms of the deal as reported would be far beyond anything I've ever seen a coach in ANY sport get.

If true, he would be a FOOL to decline. Bama could not match either.

10 years/100 million (10m per) PLUS 1% of Longhorn network revenues

Jesus ****ing Christ that's insane. I mean he's a great coach, but holy hell that's just retarded. Calling it now. Dude is not going to replicate his success at Alabama. And honestly I hope the whole thing implodes.

Saban is not leaving. The wife runs that house and she wants no part of moving again.
Plus there is almost no deal short of 12-15 mil a year that Bama wouldn't match.
Texas can't outbid Bama unless Bama simply walks away. There is no advantage Texas has that is enough to stop Bama.

People overrate the amount of money Texas makes every year. Bama will be getting the SEC network money which will be around 30-40 mil a year, they go to BCS bowls all the time which is about 6-10 mil, his wife loves it in Tuscaloosa, he hates doing media and is on record as saying such and he's a God in Bama.

Saban is not leaving. The wife runs that house and she wants no part of moving again.
Plus there is almost no deal short of 12-15 mil a year that Bama wouldn't match.
Texas can't outbid Bama unless Bama simply walks away. There is no advantage Texas has that is enough to stop Bama.

People overrate the amount of money Texas makes every year. Bama will be getting the SEC network money which will be around 30-40 mil a year, they go to BCS bowls all the time which is about 6-10 mil, his wife loves it in Tuscaloosa, he hates doing media and is on record as saying such and he's a God in Bama.

Bama can't match Texas oil money. You can't offer 100m plus some network money. He may or may not stay at Alabama, but if he stays it won't be because he had a better offer there.

I didn't get to respond to our earlier conversations before the Bedlam game. First, congrats to OU and the referees for winning the game… No, really, it was pretty bad but I can lump it. it's always an emotional game, and I have learned to expect the unexpected. Next year, my boy should actually be in the action and i'll probably be more emotional about the result.

Abot the Sugar Bowl, my condolences in advance. Maybe you catch Alabama distracted with the potential Saban stuff, but I think you will swat the hornets nest in that game. I have no love for Alabama, so I actually hope you beat them, i'm just not putting any money on it.

OSU still has their hands full with Missouri, and they will have to bring their a-game to get the win. My son just went to the team meeting yesterday, and the bowl experience itself seems absolutely awesome. One way or another, those kids are going to have an incredible experience.